US Bridges

T 756 over Hill River

Good

Polk County, Minnesota · 0.9 MI S of JCT Csah 5 · Structure no. 95396

Built
1981
44 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
43 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
39
1980 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

T 756 over Hill River is a concrete culvert carrying T 756 over Hill River in Polk County, Minnesota. It was built in 1981, so it is 44 years old, older than the Minnesota average of 38.5 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 39 vehicles a day, projected to reach 39 by 2029. The structure is 43 ft (13.1 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesT 756
CrossesHill River
Location0.9 MI S of JCT Csah 5
RouteCounty Highway 756
Coordinates47.71883, -95.81575
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating59.4 US tons
Inventory rating39.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length43 ft (13.1 m)
Longest span18 ft (5.5 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic39 (1980)
Projected traffic39 by 2029
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerTown or Township Highway Agency
Maintained byTown or Township Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was T 756 over Hill River built?

It was built in 1981, making it 44 years old in 2025.

What condition is T 756 over Hill River in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in October 2024.

How much traffic does T 756 over Hill River carry?

About 39 vehicles per day (1980 count).

How long is T 756 over Hill River?

The structure is 43 ft (13.1 m) long with a longest span of 18 ft (5.5 m).

Who owns T 756 over Hill River?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.